The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Ibra Kitimbo’s technique “Flowing Water” exposes how the artist is intent on self discovery and stepping outside the proverbial box on canvas …
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Etania unmatched as the ‘Life of the Party’
Smirnoff Celebrates Etania’s Crowning Moment at Debut Show Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | Last Saturday, entertainer Etania defied all odds during her maiden headliner show at Hockey Grounds to reaffirm her as the unmatched “Life of the Party”. The experience began with a deep dive into Etania’s roots …
Read More »Etania and Smirnoff set to ignite Hockey Grounds Easter weekend
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | Linus’ Tattoo Studio on Bukoto Street was buzzing on Wednesday afternoon as Smirnoff hosted a party preview for Etania’s upcoming headline show, “Becoming the Life of the Party” set for Saturday, April 4th, at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds. The event mirrored Etania’s own signature …
Read More »Chef April turns dinner into storytelling at The Singleton chef’s table
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What unfolded on Saturday evening in Kololo was more than a private dining event. At the latest edition of The Singleton Chef’s Table, British-Jamaican chef April Charlotte used food to tell a story of migration, memory and cultural inheritance, serving Kampala guests a menu rooted in history …
Read More »Capturing moments of Erasure through poetic imagery
Through a delicate interplay of portraiture, paper mache, allegorical motifs and transitional space, the artist constructs a powerful visual language on what was, what is and what is being transformed. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | For Brogan Mwesigwa every slight life experience gives him inspiration to create art. Often …
Read More »Kampala sways to classics, sips on perfection as Baileys joins RnB Picnic
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | There’s a quiet magic in leaning into the old songs that raised you, the fits that remind you of who you were, the slow days that ask little of you. On Sunday, the third edition of the Old Skool RnB Picnic officially marked its …
Read More »Uganda international Fashion Week returns to empower youth and women in the creative economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After a six-year hiatus, Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is set to make a grand return this June 22–27 at the prestigious Kampala Serena Hotel, reaffirming its role as one of Africa’s leading fashion platforms and highlighting fashion as a driver of business and cultural influence. The …
Read More »US actor Chuck Norris dies at age 86
NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | US actor Chuck Norris, best known for his lead role in the series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at the age of 86, his family announced. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck …
Read More »Baileys teams up with Old School RnB picnic
Baileys Brings the Ultimate Adult Treat of Indulgence to Old School RnB Picnic Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | As Kampala’s premier feel-good Sunday experience kicks off its 2026 calendar, Baileys is stepping in as the official partner for the Old School RnB picnic happening this Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel …
Read More »Beauty as a metaphor for a better humanity
Kizito’s beautiful paintings in his new solo show, Hands of the Beholder, communicate more than the physical beauty of the woman, but prompt conversations on the power of togetherness and harmony in these contemporary times. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There are several words, such as ‘beautiful’, ‘impressive’, ‘brilliant’ …
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